Maria Prieto, BACP

Maria Prieto is a BACP-accredited mental health therapist based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings a professional foundation in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.

She works collaboratively with individuals to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. Maria supports clients facing communication difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, issues related to veterans and armed forces, self-love, and sexual assault and abuse, adapting her approach to each person’s situation and needs.

Recognizing that the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, Maria offers steady, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic process. She is fluent in English and Spanish and accepts international clients, offering flexible ways to connect and work toward clearer coping strategies and meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Maria draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the issues a person brings - for example, skill-focused interventions designed to strengthen coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and day-to-day challenges, and trauma-informed methods that support processing and recovery after abuse or traumatic experiences. Each approach emphasizes practical tools and emotional processing suited to the client’s goals and symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Maria works collaboratively with clients to identify which techniques feel most helpful, adjusting direction as understanding deepens and priorities evolve. This collaborative process aims to match treatment to the individual’s needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate work, family commitments, travel, and varied schedules. Working with registered professionals in an online format can make ongoing care more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.